Runners Knee....ugh

I finally decide to get back to my "playing weight," watching the diet and running again. Things go real well for about the first 3 weeks. I dropped about 11 lbs. and was running well. Until I woke up last Wednesday w/ knee pain that was a killer.

Flash forward to today. It's just as bad as last week, more or less. However, I've taken the last 2 days off and it's doing somewhat better. I also was recommended to get this little band that goes right beneath the knee for support. That little band is a BIG help. I couldn't believe it. I'm gonna take another day or 2 off and ride the bike...but I'm ready to roll again I think!

I wonder what others think? I've heard I should rest it more, try to get thru it and more. The "getting thru it" was DUMB as I've been limping pretty good until yesterday/today.

I'm no runner, how do I get runners knee? Likely b/c I'm NOT a runner, that's how I get it!

Damn.

DW-

The Graduate

The Bratz girl did it, with honors no less! She made it outta preschool! Now, I thought it was a little much to have a celebration at first. BUT, they made it a nice one lasting about 40 minutes. It was good for the grandparents to be there, one never knows how many graduations they'll see. They sang a ton of songs, danced, etc.

Best part was when they did a little piece on the student before they were called up to get their "diploma." Bratz girl intro went a little like this: "this is a girl who will be gracing the cover of all the fashion and modeling magazines. She's also dressed so stylish and has been known to wear a little fur coat and shades into school on winter days." "We've called her Ms. Hollywood as a nickname for the last 2 years and it seems to fit her well."

Well, the kudos for all the clothes go to my bro and his wife. They don't have kids of their own and spoil mine w/ top line stuff. Now, I hope this doesn't spoil my gal! Hollywood, I'm not so sure, but she does sing and dance very well. Neighbors enjoy it (seriously!) She does have a wonderful little smile that she isn't quite showing here...but I love her!

Finally, I shed a few tears of joy...I can now make BMW X5 payments w/ the money we'll be saving each month! Preschool is expensive stuff here, and she wasn't even in some elite school! I want to look at my X5 in August!

DW-